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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1960
Page
1
AP report from Los Angeles details backstage fights over voting procedures at the Democratic National Convention. Florida Governor Collins hints at alphabetic recognition of delegations, while Paul Butler backs a fair system though rules may stay unchanged.
Aneurin Bevan deputy Labour leader in Britain dies at 62. In Washington, President Eisenhower rejects Rockefeller’s claim of weakened U S military strength and accuses Khrushchev of crude attempts to interfere in the presidential campaign. He sees no need for broad changes to farm policy despite North Dakota race.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and backers declare the Democratic presidential nomination should be clinched by the fifth convention ballot. Oscar L. Chapman predicts a Johnson victory by the fourth or fifth ballot, with the third ballot seen as crucial for breaking Kennedy's lead.
An American U2 plane made a forced landing Saturday at Khartoum Airport due to mechanical trouble. After repairs, the aircraft departed for Nairobi, capital of British ruled Kenya, with no further details provided.
AP reports the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles will ban liquor at the Sports Arena and Coliseum under strict rules. A spokesman jokes about nearby bars thriving, while officials promise orange juice and sodas to keep delegates refreshed. James E. Doyle notes liquor not essential to the convention.
Johnson says he expects more than 30 first ballot votes but less than 600 for his rival Kennedy in a race where Kennedy leads with about 40 percent of delegates and Johnson trails with 231. Johnson plans no further moves until Los Angeles after a news conference and Kennedy will fly to Los Angeles after a Cape Cod visit. Senator Symington questions Johnson’s odds, while Johnson defends postponing his announcement to avoid distracting Senate duties and warns that the next president will face major tasks and unchecked forces.
The Taipei police bureau may have its phone service cut off for owing over $5,000. Officials cited a too small budget and requested a special appropriation from the city government.
A weak high pressure system brings fair mild conditions through Thursday with a slim chance of showers today. Forecast highs around 8 degrees and lows near 58 degrees, with Thursday remaining fair. Middletown reported a high of 79 by 5 p.m. yesterday and a 55 degree low at 6:30 a.m.
President Eisenhower said the United States would act to protect its interests if Russia establishes a submarine base in Cuba, though he sees such a base as unlikely. He noted potential actions under the Western Hemisphere defense framework and discussed Cuba’s sugar quota and expropriation issues unfolding as efforts to curb imports proceed.
Hollywood report from AP notes Lucille Ball suffered a black eye and scrapes after falling into a boat during filming of The Facts of Life and was hospitalized. Don DeFore injured his back on a slapstick scene and is in another hospital. Mel Frank broke an ankle but returned to work on crutches. David Golding has mumps while Bob Hope stays upbeat.
Fidel Castro's cabinet authorizes expropriation of all American property in Cuba and ties compensation to U.S. sugar purchases. Property taken includes Shell, Esso, and Texaco refineries, with payment in 2 percent 30 year Cuban bonds funded by excess U.S. sugar imports. American cuts in sugar quota could shrink compensation funds.
About 20 families of the Full Gospel Assembly barricaded in sealed homes and a church near Benson Arizona awaiting a nuclear assault they believe will spare only them. Deputies report heavy food shopping, taped windows, and silence at the properties. Leader: Rev Ann Weimer, former Assembly of God minister from Columbus.
Frederick Wood of Elmira, on parole for a 1942 murder, confessed to four more killings dating back to 1926. He described poisoning a teen sweetheart, beating and stabbing a woman, and slashing two elderly men, with notes found linking the cases to the Queens slayings. Police, parole officials, and media collaborated to break the case as details emerged.
An Air Force officer says security officers are evaluating what he calls conclusive evidence that Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan were executed by Japanese on Saipan. Capt Briand cites photographs and 72 eyewitness affidavits, while a Tokyo official denies any such execution occurred.
A humorous note on socialized medicine describes women gathering for a card party and talking openly about their operations. The quip plays on medical discourse in a casual, gossiping setting.
New York AP reports no significant pickup in steel operations is expected until the summer letdown passes. Automotive and other flat rolled product buyers remain strong, while railroads appliance makers oil and gas and home building stay weak with lower orders. Steel firms distant from markets suffer most as users favor mills near home to ensure delivery and reduce small inventory risks, causing varied district operating rates.
The magazine reports that all hopes for record production this year have faded. The peak was 117 million tons in 1955. At the start of this year estimates of 125 to 130 million tons were widespread. The absolute best that can be hoped for is 115 million tons, Iron Age said.
New Delhi AP reports Prime Minister Nehru’s government expects nations to cover just over one fifth of the 21 billion dollar fifth plan cost for 1961 to 1966. Most foreign aid is to come from the United States.
In Memphis, 44-year-old Charles Clifford Porter stabbed his ex wife Ella Porter in a St Joseph hospital bed with a butcher knife. She, mother of four, suffered chest and shoulder wounds as two orderlies restrained him. The divorce had just become final. Porter faced murder charges.
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